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Volkswagen Polo 1.4

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.4
Year2001
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.7 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque129.00 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed188.0 km/h (116.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
0-50 miles7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0792 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3630 litres (959 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 256 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight960 kg (2,116.4 pounds)
Overall length3900 mm (153.5 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions166.0 g/km
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